Enjoy Summer | Valley day camps, league play, hikes, recreation for July-September 2023 – Our guide covers the Youngstown-Warren area, Columbiana County and western Pennsylvania. Have a news release or tip? Email: in**@me**********.net……. Office: 330-259-0435.
ARCHERY
Archery Camp. Archery Range, Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7114. For teens. Register online, in-person, or by phone. $50/resident, $60/nonresident. 6-7:30 p.m., July 24-26 or Aug. 21-23.
BASKETBALL
RESPECT Basketball League. Central YMCA, 17 N. Champion St. Youngstown 44503. For more information, contact Dre Brown, YMCA executive director, Diversity Equity and Inclusion at 330-744-8411, extension 131. Email: db****@yo************.org. The RESPECT Basketball League is dedicated to engaging adult males and females, ages 18-24, and providing them with life skills to foster growth and improve their quality of life. Sponsors include the YMCA of Youngstown, the City of Youngstown, the Youngstown Police Department, and Community Initiative to Reduce Violence. July 2-Aug. 27.
Basketball Camp. Gymnasium, JCC of Youngstown, 505 Gypsy Lane, Youngstown 44504. 330-746-3251. www.jccyoungstown.org… This five-day program will help elevate your basketball skill set. Be ready to work hard and run the floor with coach Mo Gallardo. This clinic is designed for intermediate to advanced players. Register by Monday, Aug. 7. The Basketball Camp offers three age brackets: (ages 7-9) 9:45-11 a.m.; (ages 10-12) 11:15 a.m.-12:30 p.m. ; and (ages 13-15) 12:45-2 p.m. $37/member, $50/ nonmember. Aug. 14-18.
Volney Rogers Clash at the Cages. Scholl Basketball Court, Volney Rogers Basketball Court, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7114. www.millcreekmetroparks.org. This new 3v3 youth basketball tournament features three age brackets: 8 and older, 10 and older, and 12 and older. Girls, Boys, and Co-Ed (at least one member of the opposite sex). Prizes for first, second, and third place. Call for more information. $200 per team of four (three playing, plus one alternate). 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, Sunday, July 22-23.
CAMP
2023 Summer Day Camp. Wick Park, 260 Park Ave., Youngstown 44504. 330-742-8711. Operates weekdays from mid-June to mid-August at select city park locations. Activities, sports, field trips, and free breakfast and lunch are offered in a safe, adult-supervised environment. For ages 5-17. Sponsored by the Youngstown Department of Parks & Recreation. Call or visit youngstownohio.gov… Now through mid-August. Free.
Nature-Ology Camp: Session 2. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, extension 129. www.mil…. This four-day camp focuses on different aspects of nature. Topics include rocks, birds, trees, and farms. Session 2 is for 7-9 year olds. Register/pay by July 3, online or call. $125 per child. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, July 11-Friday, July 14.
Youth Sports Camp. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil….The Youth Sports Camp will include: golf (par3), tennis, DEK hockey, flag football, soccer, dodgeball, kickball, and corn hole. The schedule may adjust to the weather. This five-hour camp will provide a lunch. For ages 6 to 12. 10 a.m.-3 p.m., July 17-20.
Nature-Ology Camp: Session 3. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, extension 129. www.mil…. This four-day camp focuses on different aspects of nature. Topics include rocks, birds, trees, and farms. Session 3 is for 10-12 year olds. Register/pay by July 17, online or call. $125 per child. 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Tuesday, July 25-Friday, July 28.
CYCLING
MetroCyclers: MetroParks Farm Bikeway Trailhead. Mill Creek MetroParks Farm, 7574 Columbiana-Canfield Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7107. www.mil…. Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at MetroParks Farm. Ride travels 15-20 miles to border of Greenway Trail and park property. Registration required. Call for details. Members/free, nonmembers/$10. 1-2 p.m., Sunday, July 16.
MetroCyclers: Bike Lake Newport to Suspension Bridge and E. Lake Newport Hike and Bike Trail. Newport Wetlands Parking Lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Meets at the Lake Newport Wetlands Parking Lot for a bike ride along West Lake Newport to the Silver Bridge and back on the East Newport Hike and Bike Trail. 10-12 miles, moderately difficult with hills. Call for details. Members/free; nonmembers/$10. 1 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 13.
MetroCyclers: Bike Lake Glacier. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Meet in the Wick Recreation Center parking lot for a bike ride along Lake Glacier. 10-12 miles, moderately difficult with hills. Call for details. Members/free; nonmembers/$10. 1 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 10.
MetroCyclers: Lake Newport. Newport Wetlands Parking Lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Meet for a bike ride along Lake Newport. 12-15 miles, moderately difficult with hills. Call for details 330-740-7114. Free for members; $5 for nonmembers. 1-2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 15.
FOOTBALL
Youth Fall Flag Football. Wick Field 2, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Divisions include 6 and older, 8 and older, 10 and older, and 12 and older. Call the Wick Recreation Area for details 330-740-7114. Register online, in person, or by phone by Aug. 5. $119.99/resident; 129.99/nonresident. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2-Oct. 14.
Youth Fall Flag Football Cheer Squad. Wick Field 1, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. The cheer squad will participate in weekly practices and cheer at the Youth Flag Football games. Call the Wick Recreation Area for detail. Register online, in person, or by phone. Registration open until Aug. 4. $80/resident; $90/nonresident. 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2-Oct. 14.
HIKES
Recreational Hikes. Meet at MetroParks Bikeway Trailhead at Kirk Road, Mill Creek MetroParks, Austintown. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Easy, 2 or 4 miles. Volunteer-led hikes focusing on exercising in the outdoors. Call for details. 9-10 a.m., Wednesday, July 12.
Recreational Hikes. Fellows Riverside Gardens parking lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Moderate, 2-4 miles. Volunteer-led hikes focusing on exercising in the outdoors. Call for details. 9-10 a.m., Wednesday, July 26.
Recreational Hikes. Newport Wetlands parking lot, West Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Meet for a moderate, 1-3 mile hike. Volunteer-led hikes focusing on exercising in the outdoors. Call for details. 9-10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 9.
Mindful Meandering: “Forest Bathing” Hike. McGuffey Wildlife Preserve, 4448 McGuffey Road, Lowellville 44436. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. Join a MetroParks educator on a peaceful meander. Learn new ways to tap into your senses and reconnect with nature using Japanese forest bathing principles. This does not include actual bathing, just appreciating nature from a different perspective. Hike will be no longer than 1-mile. Dress for the weather. There are no restroom facilities at this location. Register online by Aug. 14 or call. No walk-ins. No pets. 6-7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 16.
Recreational Hikes. Scholl Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, Youngstown. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Easy, 1-3 mile, volunteer-led hikes focus on exercising in the outdoors. Call WRA 330-740-7114 for details. 9-10 a.m.. Wednesday, Aug. 23.
Hike With a Geologist: Cohasset Loop. Ford Nature Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, extension 129. www.mil…. Join a MetroParks educator in an exploration of the geology of Lake Cohasset. The group will hike the Cohasset Loop trails and decipher the geologic story and past environments that shaped the area. Approximately 2.75 miles, moderate difficulty with slight grades. Wear sturdy shoes (no flip-flops). Registration required. Register online by Aug. 22 or call. No walk-ins. No pets. 9-11:30 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 24.
Discovering Mill Creek 10 & 5-Miler. Ford Nature Center parking lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, 840 Old Furnace Road, Youngstown 44511. 330-740-7107, extension 129. www.mil…. Wear your most comfortable hiking shoes for a 10-mile hike starting at the Ford Nature Center and traveling around Lake Cohasset, Lanterman’s Gorge, and Lake Newport. (A 5-mile option turning around at Lanterman’s Mill will be available for those interested in a shorter hike). Difficult due to distance and terrain. Registration required. Register/pay online by Aug. 24 or call 330-740-7107, ext. 129. No walk-ins. $3. 8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 26,
August Full Moon Hike. Newport Wetlands parking lot, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. Join MetroParks educators for a hike under a full moon. Meet at the Newport Wetlands parking lot. Includes a moderately challenging 3-mile hike. Register/pay online by Aug. 28 or call 330-740-7107, ext. 129. No walk-ins. No pets. $3. 9-10:30 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30.
Tree-Mendous Hike. Meet at Springfield Forest located on Springfield Road in Springfield Township (GPS Coordinates: 40.945004, -80.61493). 330-740-7107. Join a MetroParks educator for a moderately challenging 3-mile hike. Wear boots. Dress for the weather. Registration required. Register/pay online by Sept. 4 or call. No walk-ins. No pets. $3. 5:30-7 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 6.
Nature’s Orchestra Hike. Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary, 2650 W. Calla Road, Canfield 44406. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. Join a MetroParks educator for a 2-mile hike around the Mill Creek Wildlife Sanctuary where participants listen for the sounds of nature. Hiking boots required. Dress for the weather. Registration required. Register/pay online by Sept. 6 or call. No walk-ins. No pets. $3. 6:30-8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 8.
HOCKEY
Canceled: Adult Dek Hockey League. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. This league consists of a six-week season where teams play six games and have five practices. A one-week postseason follows where teams will be seeded (based on record) into a single-loss elimination tournament. This league is for adults 18 and older. Sign up by July 7. $50/resident; $60/non-resident. July 19-Aug. 23.
Youth DEK Hockey League. DEK Hockey Rink, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. DEK hockey consists of a seven weeklong season where teams will play six games. A one weeklong postseason follows the regular season in which teams will be seeded (based on record) into a single loss elimination tournament. This league is for adults 18 and older. Sign up by July 7. $80/resident; $90/nonresident. 6 p.m.-midnight, Saturday, July 22-Aug. 26.
KAYAKING
Wetland Wondering. East Newport Boat Launch, East Newport Drive, Mill Creek MetroParks, Boardman 44512. 330-740-7107, ext. 129. www.mil…. Experience a MetroParks educator-guided paddle on Lake Newport. Kayaking this way allows you to explore the wetlands and take in the views of wildlife from the water. For adults 18 and older. BYOK (Bring Your Own Kayak). Participants muse arrive early to fill out waivers and unload equipment. Participants must wear a personal-flotation device and should wear clothes that can get wet. Registration required. Register/pay online by Aug. 16 or call. No walk-ins. $5 per person. 5:30-7:30 p.m., Friday, Aug. 18.
SOCCER
Tiny Tike’s Soccer League. Wick Field 1-2, Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. org. For ages 5 and under. Consists of an six-week long season where teams play six games. Practices will be held 30 minutes prior to games. Call for details. Register online, by email, or phone. $80/resident; $90/nonresident. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., July 8-Aug. 12.
Co-Ed 3v3 Soccer League. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. Consists of a five-week season where teams play double headers for four weeks with a one week post season. For adults 18 and older and 16 and older with parent/guardian consent. Call for details. $50/resident; $60/nonresident. 6-9 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 10-Sept. 7.
Youth Fall Soccer. Wick Recreation Area, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil…. Includes six weeks of play with a one day tournament in the seventh week. Divisions will be 6 and older, 8 and older, 10 and older, 12 and older or 7 and older, 9 and older, and 12 and older depending on total number registered by age. Register by Aug. 5 online or call. $80/residents and $90/ronresidents. 9 a.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 2-Oct. 14.
T’AI CHI
T’ai Chi Step One in the Gardens. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Join Marie Lew in warm-ups, breathing exercises, instruction of selected movements and narrated practice of a classic Chen T’ai Chi form. Register online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230. Walk-ins welcome. $12/class. Noon-1 p.m., Wednesday, July 5-26. Repeats Wednesday, Sept. 6-27 and Wednesday, Oct. 4-25.
T’ai Chi Basics for Beginners Course. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Learn this classic art of energy balancing while developing coordination, flexibility and leg strength. Designed for beginners, this course includes warm-ups, breathing exercises and the first steps of a classic T’ai Chi form. Learn to flow through your day feeling centered and attuned. Register online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230. $120. (No class on Nov. 2.) Noon-1 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 7-Nov. 16.
TENNIS
Tennis Clinic. JCC Logan Campus, 3245 Logan Way, Liberty 44505. 330-746-3251. Want to learn the basic mechanics and techniques of tennis? This clinic is for beginners who want to learn how to play and develop a skill set for the game. Register by Saturday, July 1. $30/member, $40/non member. 10-11 a.m. Saturdays, July 15-Aug. 5.
TRI-SPORTS
Tri-Sports. JCC Logan Campus, 3245 Logan Way, Liberty 44505. 330-746-3251. For ages 7-10. Interested in learning a sport but not sure which piques your interest? Tri-Sports is a new program for kids to try new sports without the full commitment. This six-week program covers basketball, tennis, and synchronized swimming. Register by Monday, July 3. 5:30-6:30 p.m., Monday, July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug. 7, and 14. $37/member, $50/nonmember. July 10-Aug. 14.
VOLLEYBALL
Co-Ed Sand Volleyball: Adult League. JCC Logan Campus, 3245 Logan Way, Liberty 44505. League play guarantees 12 matches with a single elimination tournament. The Adult League begins Tuesday, July 11. A single elimination tournament begins Aug. 15, with the championship game on Aug. 22. Registration is open for full teams or single players. Visit jccyoungstown.org… to register. Email mg*******@je**************.org to be placed on a team or to submit a team roster. $35/members, $45/nonmembers. July 11-Aug. 22.
YOGA
Yoga in the Gardens. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Marina Perdos will teache a blend of energizing yoga styles. All levels welcome. Bring a mat and a small blanket. Register/pay online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230. Walk-ins welcome. $15/class. 9:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday, July 6-27. Repeats 9:30-11 a.m., Sept. 5-28 and 9:30-11 a.m., Oct. 3-31 (Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens).
Yoga Basics Course. Radius Program Classroom, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Release physical and mental tensions while gradually improving strength and flexibility. Features gentle, but thorough, classes guided by instructor Karres Cvetkovich. This is an eight-week course. Weather permitting, the class meets outdoors in the gazebo. Register online or call 330-740-7116, ext. 230. $96. 8-9:15 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 20-Oct. 8.
Yoga Basics Course. Kidston Pavilion, Fellows Riverside Gardens, Mill Creek MetroParks, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7116, extension 230. www.mil…. Release physical and mental tensions while gradually improving strength and flexibility. Classes are taught by instructor Karres Cvetkovich. Register online or call. Meets outdoors at the Kidston Pavilion. This is a six-week course. $72. 6-7:15 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22-Sept. 26.
COMING IN FALL
Indoor Cornhole League. Wick Recreation Center, Mill Creek MetroParks, 1861 McCollum Road, Youngstown 44509. 330-740-7114. www.mil….Teams will play at least twice a night for three weeks and finish with a double-elimination tournament. The league includes prizes for first, second and third place. Call for details. 330-740-7114. $30/resident; $40/nonresident. 7 p.m.-midnight, Thursday, Oct. 5-26.
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